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Grant Holman Grant Holman Shifted to 60-day injured list
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 8:35 AM
The Athletics transferred Holman (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
Analysis: The transaction frees up a spot on the Athletics' 40-man roster for outfielder Carlos Cortes, who had his contract selected before he was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Holman has already missed nearly a month of action with right rotator cuff tendinitis and won't be eligible for activation until mid-August. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Secures save Sunday
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 8:38 PM
Miller tossed a scoreless inning to earn a save against Toronto on Sunday. He allowed one hit and struck out one batter.
Analysis: Miller tossed 13 of 18 pitches for strikes and forced Vladimir Guerrero to ground into a double play to close out the 6-3 win. Miller has converted five straight saves while delivering eight consecutive scoreless frames since his last blown chance June 19. His season ERA fell to 4.04 with a 57:17 K:BB over 35.2 innings. Miller has converted 19 of his 22 save opportunities, including eight of his last nine. |
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Nick Kurtz Nick Kurtz Goes deep in win
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 8:34 PM
Kurtz went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's win against Toronto.
Analysis: Kurtz doubled and scored a run in the third inning before ripping a two-run shot in the fifth. After hitting one home run in his first 23 MLB contests, the rookie slugger has gone deep 16 times over his last 35 games. Kurtz hit five homers during the Athletics' nine-game homestand to close out the first half. He owns a .257/.333/.558 through 234 plate appearances. |
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Jeffrey Springs Jeffrey Springs Fans five in win
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 8:28 PM
Springs (8-6) yielded three runs on three hits over 6.2 innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over Toronto.
Analysis: Springs retired the first 14 batters he faced before Davis Schneider belted a solo shot in the fifth inning. Addison Barger later knocked Springs out of the contest with a two-run homer in the seventh. Springs has given up at least one home run in 16 of his 20 outings this season and has allowed 19 total. He's produced a 2.94 ERA across 49 frames since the start of June, lowering his season ERA to 3.93. Springs has tossed 110 innings this year and should soon surpass his career high of 135.1 innings set in 2022. |
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Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Resting Sunday
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 2:38 PM
Andujar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: After being activated from the injured list Wednesday, Andujar has proceeded to start at third base in three of the Athletics' ensuing five games, going 2-for-12 with a walk. Though Gio Urshela will fill in for him at the hot corner Sunday, Andujar should serve as the Athletics' primary option at the position heading into the second half. |
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Shea Langeliers Shea Langeliers Resting up Sunday
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 2:35 PM
Langeliers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Austin Wynns will pick up the start behind the plate while Langeliers rests in the series finale. Langeliers had started in seven of the previous eight contests, going 3-for-28 (.107 average) with a 1:8 BB:K during that stretch. |
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Luis Urias Luis Urias Back from injured list
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Athletics reinstated Urias (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: The veteran infielder landed on the shelf in early July due to a hamstring strain, but he'll rejoin the active roster after missing the minimum amount of time. Urias is on the bench for Sunday's matchup with the Blue Jays, but he'll vie with Max Muncy for regular starts at second base after Zack Gelof was demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof Sent to Triple-A
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 1:48 PM
The Athletics optioned Gelof to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.
Analysis: The 25-year-old didn't make his season debut until July 4 while recovering from a wrist fracture and a stress reaction in his ribs, and he's been demoted after going 2-for-25 at the plate to begin his time with the Athletics. Gelof should have a decent chance of returning to Sacramento later in the season, assuming he can get back on track at Triple-A. |
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Brent Rooker Brent Rooker Belts homer No. 20
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 10:28 AM
Rooker went 2-for-2 with a walk, a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: The 30-year-old slugger broke open a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning when he lofted a Kevin Gausman splitter over the fence in left field. Rooker is on a roll heading into his second All-Star Game, slashing .315/.373/.648 over the last 14 games with four of his 20 homers on the season, along with six doubles, 10 runs and 11 RBI. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Secures 18th save
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 10:25 AM
Miller walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his 18th save of the season in a 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: After walking Joey Loperfido to lead off the frame, Miller buckled down and fanned Ernie Clement and George Springer to wrap up the victory. The flamethrowing righty hit triple-digit mph with 10 of his 18 pitches (nine strikes), and on the season he sports a 4.15 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 56:17 K:BB through 34.2 innings while converting 18 of his 21 save chances. |
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Jacob Lopez Jacob Lopez Scoops up third win
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 10:21 AM
Lopez (3-5) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: The left-hander continues to give up some hard contact -- all four hits off Lopez went for extra bases, including a solo shot by Leo Jimenez in the second inning -- but he was able to minimize the damage. Lopez has been on a roll over the last month-plus, posting a 2.52 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 43:11 K:BB in his last seven outings and 35.2 innings, and his spot in the rotation should be secure coming out of the All-Star break. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof Riding pine Saturday
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 4:56 PM
Gelof isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Toronto.
Analysis: Gelof will receive a day to regroup Saturday after going just 2-for-25 at the plate with 13 strikeouts since making his season debut July 4. Max Muncy will fill the void at second base and bat eighth. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Returning to lineup
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 4:54 PM
Wilson (hand) will start at shortstop and bat second Saturday against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Wilson sat out three consecutive games after taking a pitch off his left hand Tuesday, but he'll manage to make it back for the penultimate game before the All-Star break. The 23-year-old shortstop has gone 3-for-12 with two RBI and a run scored in five games since the beginning of July. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Still sidelined
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 4:56 PM
Wilson (hand) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Toronto.
Analysis: Wilson isn't part of the starting nine for a third consecutive game after being hit by a pitch in the left hand Tuesday. The shortstop should still be considered day-to-day. In his place, Max Muncy will bat seventh and play shortstop. |
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Shea Langeliers Shea Langeliers Idle for series finale
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 4:59 PM
Langeliers isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game versus Atlanta.
Analysis: Langeliers will retreat to the bench Thursday after going 1-for-8 during the first two games of the series. Austin Wynns will take his place behind the plate and bat seventh. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Out again Thursday
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 4:56 PM
Wilson isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Wilson will sit down for a second consecutive contest Thursday after getting hit on his left hand by a pitch Tuesday. Max Muncy will pick up another start at shortstop as a result and bat sixth. |
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Mitch Spence Mitch Spence Sent down to minors
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 3:12 PM
The Athletics optioned Spence to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
Analysis: The transaction comes one day after Spence was torched for eight runs over six innings in a loss to Atlanta. Spence was not scheduled for another start before the All-Star break, so the A's have replaced him with some bullpen protection in the form of Osvaldo Bido. It's possible Spence gets another chance in the big-league rotation after the All-Star break, although he won't be eligible to be recalled until July 25. |
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Osvaldo Bido Osvaldo Bido Recalled from Triple-A
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 3:08 PM
The Athletics recalled Bido from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
Analysis: Since being sent down to the minors in mid-June, Bido has given up six earned runs over eight innings while striking out nine batters and walking three. He hasn't performed well in the majors either, sporting a 6.14 ERA through 48.1 frames, but he'll join the big club regardless as a replacement for Mitch Spence. The A's won't need a fifth starter until late July, so Bido will likely work out of the bullpen heading into the All-Star break. |
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Mitch Spence Mitch Spence Lit up by Atlanta in loss
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 2:09 AM
Spence (2-5) took the loss against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing eight runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out five batters over six innings.
Analysis: Spence's outing began in ominous fashion, as Ronald Acuna led off the contest with a solo home run against him. That set the tone for a disastrous outing by the right-hander, as he surrendered a career-worst five homers and eight earned runs. To his credit, Spence was at least able to preserve the Athletics' bullpen a bit by tossing six frames, but this was a continuation of a recent poor stretch for the 27-year-old. Spence has lost each of his past four starts, posting a 7.84 ERA and 1.60 WHIP while giving up nine long balls over that span. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Sitting out Wednesday
Wed, Jul 9, 2025, 5:12 PM
Wilson (hand) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: After taking a pitch off his left hand during Tuesday's win, Wilson will get an extra day off to recover from the injury. Max Muncy will fill the void at shortstop for the Athletics and bat sixth. |
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